Food Safety Awards

Tulare County Environmental Health Services implemented the Excellence in Food Safety Awards Program in March of 2010 to recognize restaurants that have consistent safe food handling practices and achieve a score of 95 percent or above on three consecutive routine inspections. The award places a spotlight on those restaurants that demonstrate outstanding performance in, and an exceptional commitment to, safe food handling.These restaurateurs have achieved a level of safety that it is hoped others will emulate. The awards list is updated annually. 

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Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens at Tulare County Libraries

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens at Tulare County Libraries

The Tulare County Library offers free meals in Summer 2025 to children and teens, ages 1 to 18, at the Dinuba, Tipton, Lindsay, Visalia, Strathmore, Pixley, Alpaugh, and Earlimart Branches. Public libraries are natural spaces for serving free summer meals to children and teens while school is out.

Act F.A.S.T. - Learn the Signs of Stroke

Act F.A.S.T. - Learn the Signs of Stroke

Stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of serious disability for adults.  What do we need to know and what can we do to help ourselves or someone else? By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke and acting F.A.S.T., you can take action and perhaps save a life. 

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Everyone is subject to a scam. Fraudsters are always looking for ways to get your personal data, and it’s no surprise that we need to learn how to identify and protect ourselves from fraud and scams.